Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Richard II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Viking Coins
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York's Airfield
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The York Helmet
- The Multangular Tower
- New Shopping Centres
- The Greyfriars
- Jubbergate